What does "relief" mean in terms of criminal justice?

Relief, in this context, means that the mandatory minimum does not apply, so the offender gets the "relief" of a lower sentence. The chart shows...

If he completes RDAP, he can get an additional year off his sentence. Other than that, I assume that the July 2020 release date is correct and...

How much does it cost to hire an attorney to go to court ask judge to run my husband sentence concurrent?

Different lawyers charge different amounts. The bigger problem is that if it has been awhile since your husband was sentenced, the judge no longer...

Accepts plea but wishes to withdraw it

If this is in federal court, and the plea has already been accepted by the judge, that may be difficult. You must show good cause to withdraw from...

Define "in accordance with" in legal terms from the passage below. It sounds specific, but actually pretty vague.

This does not say the state must adopt the federal rules. It says the state should make its own rules, but they cannot conflict with the federal...

Can I legally carry a firearm?

If the case was dismissed and you are not a felon, there is nothing preventing you from purchasing a firearm. Dismissal of the case is the same as...

Can a person who plea agreement is 30 to 37 months be sentenced to less than 30 months if the judge see fit.

The federal sentencing guidelines are not binding on the judge. The judge can go higher or lower, unless the plea agreement explicitly binds the...

It depends on what the terms of the plea agreement say. If the plea says the parties will recommend a sentence of 10 years, that does not mean the...

Im confused under Michigan Law I can legally purchase and possess a firearm under the Brady Law I can not how can this be?

Federal law controls over state law. So if the Brady law says you cannot possess a firearm, Michigan law is irrelevant

If a registered sex offender is on parole and is around children is that a new charge our just a violation?

Being around children is not a crime, but it is a violation of parole which could lead to parole being revoked and more prison imposed.